Description

Intended primarily for courses in Computer Concepts and Office Applications, this text also provides practical content to current and aspiring industry professionals.

A computer literacy approach designed for the needs of today’s readers!

Jump Right In!, by best-selling author and expert teacher, Jean Andrews, combines proven and innovative educational research with cutting edge technology. The content, design, and approach compel readers to engage proactively in learning essential computer skills and applications including Office 2013 and Windows 8 (or Windows 7). The teach-yourself approach of Jump Right In! provides multiple learning paths based on the needs of different types of learners.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Using Windows 8 to Manage Applications and Data (alternate version for Windows 7) Chapter 2: Finding and Using Information on the Web (alternate versions for Windows 7 and Windows 8) Chapter 3: Creating Documents with Microsoft Word Chapter 4: Using OneNote to Research Online Chapter 5: Writing Research Papers Using Word Templates Chapter 6: Communicating with Others Using the Internet Chapter 7: Finding a Job Using the Web, a Résumé, and a Business Letter Chapter 8: Using PowerPoint to Give a Presentation Chapter 9: Adding Action and Sound to a PowerPoint Presentation Chapter 10: Managing Numbers and Text Using Excel Chapter 11: Organizing Data Using Excel Chapter 12: Connecting to the Internet and Securing a Computer Chapter 13: Maintaining a Computer and Fixing Computer Problems Chapter 14: Buying Your Own Personal Computer Chapter 15: Creating and Using Databases with Microsoft Access Chapter 16: Authoring Your Own Website

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